We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Sadelle Leszana. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Sadelle Leszana below.
Hi Sadelle Leszana, thanks for joining us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?
Growing up as an only child, I had a lot of room for my imagination to flourish. I’ve been telling stories for as long as I can remember. I would often put on full productions in the living room for my family members. I would fill up journals with short stories and character developments just for fun, I hadn’t even fully grasped the concept of a career at that age. It wasn’t until I was around 10 years old, when I completed a short story, wrote a script based on that and then used my littlest pet shops to film a stop- motion mini movie, that I realized I loved this. I remember telling my grandparents that day that I want to write books and direct movies. Telling stories is the one thing I would do no matter what, it was just how my brain was wired! That’s the first time I made the realization that I need this. I went through many ups and downs with the weight of being a writer, and I’d be lying if I told you I didn’t give up a few times! But I always came back to what was natural to me, and luckily just in time for me to take it up in college. So I’d say in college was when I actually made the sound decision to pursue creative writing as a profession.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
I am currently 24 years old, but I have been writing stories ever since I learned how to use a pencil! I inherited the poetry gene from my mother, and I ran with that! Poetry is a true love of mine but writing fiction will always have my heart. I currently have my poetry book “Darkest Dim” available now for online order. It is a book that journeys through the transformations and tribulations of womanhood, through relationships, friendships, and self reflection. It’s available on my website sadelleleszana.com. My next book will be available soon and is a psychological thriller fiction novel that is a part of a trilogy I am currently working on. I am currently most proud of one of my recent achievements which is being recognized by Rupi Kaur and granted the blessing of opening up for her in her 10 year anniversary poetry read this past October.
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
My mission is to unify as many people as possible. I love the power of perspective, when we can see things from another persons point of view it often helps us navigate through life better. It also helps with nurturing our relationships with others. Also, reading about more complex characters often helps us work through the shadow sides of ourselves that we often neglect instead of actually heal. There’s a communal feeling in a fictional character that’s based on human tendencies. The main goal is for people to know they are not alone.
What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?
I think the best thing society can do is to create more spaces for artists, more opportunities for aspiring artists and children, and overall to support our artists monetarily.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Sadelleleszana.com
- Instagram: @sadelleleszana
